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Duxot TortugavsSinn U18

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Tortuga
DuxotTortuga
MSRP $169
U18
SinnU18
MSRP $3,488
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Duxot Tortuga

Owners widely consider the Duxot Tortuga a cool-looking, unique watch with trustworthy water resistance. Some owners find the bezel visually appealing, though one notes it feels cheaper than that on a Bulova Surveyor. The Duxot Tortuga is considered by some to be slightly overpriced, with movements appearing to be off-the-shelf Japanese calibers. On balance, owners view the Duxot Tortuga positively for its unique design and reliable water resistance, despite some feeling it is overpriced.

Sinn U18

The Sinn U18 is praised for its unique deep blue/green dial with three-dimensional oxygen bubbles that change with light, and its comfortable, easily adjustable bracelet. Owners find the watch stunning and a piece of history, appreciating the refined hands. The Sinn U18 features a 44mm, 15.5mm thick case made from German submarine steel, offering a 2000-meter dive specification and Sinn's Ar-Dehumidifying technology, powered by a Sellita SW300-1 movement. The case thickness is apparent, and the watch comes as a complete set with box and papers for $3,000-$3,680. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn U18 highly for its striking dial and robust build.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tortuga45mm
U1844mm
Power Reserve
Tortuga42h
U1842h
Water Resistance
Tortuga200m
U182,000m
MSRP
Tortuga$169
U18$3,488

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Material
Stainless Steel
high-strength
Finish
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
2000m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Indices

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$169
$3,488
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